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Cheap Flight Deals from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (CPT-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to OR Tambo

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to OR Tambo.
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6:05 - 8:10CPT-JNB
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R2 070Airlink
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Thu, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 24
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Thu, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 24
6:05 - 8:10CPT-JNB
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R2 163Airlink
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Wed, Apr 16 - Fri, May 2
5:45 - 7:50CPT-JNB
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R2 201FlySafair
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Thu, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 16
6:15 - 8:20CPT-JNB
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R2 219FlySafair
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Thu, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 16
6:15 - 8:20CPT-JNB
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7:05 - 9:25JNB-CPT
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R2 238FlySafair
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Thu, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 16
5:45 - 7:50CPT-JNB
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7:05 - 9:25JNB-CPT
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R2 257FlySafair
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Thu, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 16
7:00 - 9:00CPT-JNB
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7:00 - 9:10JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
R3 842Lift
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Sun, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 19
7:00 - 9:00CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
9:30 - 11:45JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
R4 886Cemair
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Wed, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 14
6:40 - 8:40CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
13:00 - 15:10JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
R5 259South African
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Flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost R2 275 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R3 133 and R3 096 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of R2 327, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 11 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R1 026
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • How can I get to Cape Town International Airport from the city centre?

    Make your way to the airport using the MyCiti bus rapid transit from the Civic Centre Bus Station located on Hertzog Boulevard in the city to the MyCiTi Airport Bus Station outside the main Airport terminal. Buses on the A01 Airport to Civic Centre route depart around every 20 minutes. They run daily from 5am to 9:30pm and the trip time is around 30 minutes. Purchase a MyConnect Card for around R35,00 at any of the MyCiti stations kiosks.

  • Is there somewhere to relax at OR Tambo International Airport while I wait for my connecting flight?

    If you are in transit at OR Tambo International Airport make use of one of the airport lounges in the International Departures Terminal. These include lounges hosted by British Airways, Bidvest Premier, Menzies Shongololo, South African Airways, Emirates Air, Air France, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse or Aspire Lounge (Swissport). Seating in the airport terminals, although comfortable, don't allow for stretching out or sleeping due to the armrests.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R55 for a one-way ticket and R111 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg, FlySafair or Airlink?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg are FlySafair and Airlink. With an average price for the route of R2 716 and an overall rating of 8,2, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R2 422 and an overall rating of 8,5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R1 311 or less one-way and R2 906 or less round-trip.
  • If you arrive late at night at OR Tambo International Airport, it’s more convenient to stay at hotels located at the airport, which include the 5-star InterContinental Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo Airport or Protea Hotel Transit OR Tambo Airport.
  • If you need help with your bags at OR Tambo International Airport, luggage trolleys are on hand around the airport terminals. Authorised porters are available to help and a R10,00 per bag tip is acceptable.
  • Modes of public transport from OR Tambo International Airport include the Gautrain rapid rail system, which takes around 15 minutes to Sandton or Rosebank and costs around R200,00. Taxis, shuttle buses, car rentals and ride-sharing services like Uber are also available for you to travel with.
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Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +21 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Tuesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +20 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Wednesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +21 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Thursday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +21 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Friday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +20 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Saturday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +18 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +19 more

Sunday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +20 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +21 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +20 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Tuesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +20 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Wednesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +20 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Thursday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +19 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +20 more

Friday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +21 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Saturday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +21 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Sunday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +20 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +21 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Cape Town to OR Tambo

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to OR Tambo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,5
AirlinkOverall score based on 68 reviews
8,2Comfort
9,0Crew
7,9Food
8,4Boarding
6,6Entertainment
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

8,0 ExcellentGerhard, May 2024UTN - JNB
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

Old planes and lack of attention to detail. Horrible experience.

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"
Pros: "Seat could be wider or a business class option would be welcome"

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

Female pilot and co-pilot handle themselves very well. Professional.

They canceled my flight didn't inform me , while I was had already checked in , this was worst experience ever

Plettenberg Bay is a unique airport, so boarding with always have certain quirks. Cemair has zero regard for passengers, and their commitment to adhering to departure times. In two flights we had 3 flight changes, and a 1.5h delay. If you have any kind preceding or follow on plans, do not fly Cemair.

For now everything is good we want access to book direct to camair

send ourt booking confirmation numbers as soon as payment is done to simplify checkin

No A/C on the plane - and it was hot. Unmarked aircraft - looked sketchy.

Flight delayed with no explanation was only made aware lats min when already arrived at the air port

Efficient low cost operation.. Gets you from A to B, not much else.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
19/3Wed
directFlySafair
2h 05mCPT-JNB
R1 026
20/2Thu
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
R1 044
25/2Tue
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
R1 063
26/2Wed
directFlySafair
2h 05mCPT-JNB
R1 082
15/1Wed
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
R1 567
16/2Sun
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
R1 660
14/1Tue
directSouth African
2h 00mCPT-JNB
R1 809
14/1Tue
directSouth African
2h 00mCPT-JNB
R1 828
16/1Thu
1 stopCemair
11h 35mCPT-JNB
R2 704
10/1Fri
directCemair
2h 00mCPT-JNB
R2 965

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
29/12Sun
directFlySafair
2h 05mCPT-JNB
1/1Wed
directFlySafair
2h 25mJNB-CPT
R2 462
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2h 00mCPT-JNB
1/1Wed
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
R2 480
30/12Mon
directFlySafair
2h 05mCPT-JNB
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directFlySafair
2h 10mJNB-CPT
R2 518
29/12Sun
directFlySafair
2h 05mCPT-JNB
5/1Sun
directFlySafair
2h 20mJNB-CPT
R2 611
31/12Tue
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
14/1Tue
directAirlink
2h 15mJNB-CPT
R2 779
31/12Tue
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
7/1Tue
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
R3 077
31/12Tue
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
15/1Wed
directAirlink
2h 15mJNB-CPT
R3 208
31/12Tue
directCemair
2h 00mCPT-JNB
5/1Sun
directCemair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
R3 860
1/1Wed
directCemair
2h 00mCPT-JNB
5/1Sun
directCemair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
R4 364
1/1Wed
directSouth African
2h 00mCPT-JNB
5/1Sun
directSouth African
2h 10mJNB-CPT
R5 035

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